Hybrid battery
The car is equipped with a hybrid battery for electric motor operation – a maintenance-free rechargeable Lithium-ion type battery.
In addition to electric drive, the hybrid battery is used to start the internal combustion engine. Therefore, the car cannot be started if the battery is fully discharged for some reason. In order to charge the hybrid battery, the car's smaller 12 V battery needs to be sufficiently charged in order to have the capacity to power the car's electrical system and start charging.
Warning
The hybrid battery must only be replaced by a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
The service life and capacity of the hybrid battery
The capacity of the hybrid battery diminishes with age and use, which may result in increased use of the internal combustion engine and, as a consequence, reduced fuel economy and reduced range during electric operation.
Coolant
The hybrid battery's cooling system has a separate expansion tank.
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Important
The hybrid battery's coolant must only be topped up by a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Specifications for hybrid battery
Type: Lithium-ion
Total amount of energy: 11.6 kWh.